Betula nigra (River Birch)

Description

Betula nigra (River Birch) Seeds

Zone 4 to 9.

Native to North America.

The River birch found in the eastern United States growing in low elevation areas and as its name suggests along streams and rivers. Common even to the southern states it is more heat tolerant and a better choice than other birches that can be short lived in a hotter climate. The tree does best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, fertile, acidic soil. Tolerates wet soil. Bark is reddish brown and exfoliating. An attractive tree in the landscape as a single specimen or in groups.